Short answer: the Tribit Stormbox Blast 2. It ranks #31 of 113 boombox speakers by sound quality (rated 3.8/5) at $279.99 and is still sold new; the Bumpboxx Flare 8 ranks #82 (rated 2.6/5) and is discontinued, so it is only an option used. The Bumpboxx Flare 8’s replacement, the Bumpboxx Flare8 Pro, is rated 2.8/5 at $449.
The Tribit Stormbox Blast 2 is the better-sounding, longer-running pick. A big, waterproof party speaker with deep bass, very high volume, a 30 hour battery and two mic inputs. It is rated for 30 hours of battery against 12 for the Bumpboxx Flare 8. It supports AAC Bluetooth, which the Bumpboxx Flare 8 lacks. Watch for: Sounds quite muddy with the boosted lower and upper bass.
The case for the Bumpboxx Flare 8: A retro styled party speaker with FM radio, water resistance and high volume for small outdoor parties. The tradeoff: Bass is thuddy rather than deep or controlled, and there is no app to improve the tuning.
Buy the Tribit Stormbox Blast 2. It is rated higher for sound quality; the Bumpboxx Flare 8 is no longer sold new.
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Specifications Side By Side
| Tribit Stormbox Blast 2 | Bumpboxx Flare 8 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $279.99 | $400 Discontinued |
| Ranked | #31 of 113 in Boombox Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers | #82 of 113 in Boombox Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers |
| Aux Input | Yes | Yes |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | 40Hz | - |
| Battery Life | 30 hours (Manufacturer specified) | 12 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| IP Rating | IP67 | IPX6 |
| Maximum SPL | 110dB (measured by Alan Ross Reviews) | 118dB (Manufacturer specified) |
| Microphone Input | Yes (2x 6.35mm) | - |
| Power Bank | Yes (USB-A) | No |
| Power Input | AC Power Cable or 10w USB-C | USB-C |
| Stereo | Yes | Yes |
| Omnidirectional | No | No |
| TWS | Yes | Yes |
| Weight | 19.2 lbs (8.7 kg) | 19 lbs (8.62 kg) |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC, AAC | SBC |
| Built-in Microphone | No | No |
| App | Yes (Tribit app) | No |
| EQ | Yes (10 band) | Yes |
| Party Mode | No | No |
| USB Playback | No | Yes |
| FM Tuner | No | Yes |
| MicroSD Playback | No | Yes |
| Amplifier Power | 200W AC / 180W battery | 200W |
| Dimensions | 18.7” x 7.6” x 10.2” (476 x 193 x 259 mm) | 28” x 8” x 16” (711 x 203 x 406 mm) |
| Drivers | 1x ~180x110mm rectangular subwoofer + 2x ~80mm mid drivers + 2x ~25mm tweeters | 8” woofer + tweeters |
| Digital Aux Input | No | No |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.4 | - |
| Strap | No | - |
| Lights | - | Yes |
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